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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598,389.46, 3,897,541.98 and 776,758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598,389.46, 3,897,541.98 and 776,758.86 is: 1,165,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598,389.46 : 3,897,541.98 = 776,758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598,389.46/3,897,541.98 = 776,758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598,389.46x = 3,897,541.98 × 776,758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598,389.46x = 3,027,450,265,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,450,265,186.94/2,598,389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,125.67

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